Roots & Rhythms: Green Umbrella’s First Benefit Concert

The Concert

The idea of a concert fundraiser to benefit Green Umbrella had been bouncing around our staff for years now. Who doesn’t love good music at a fun venue with great people? This year felt like the right time to gather our community for a night of celebration and joy – so of course, we planned it for Earth Month! 

We were delighted to see Urban Artifact’s space packed with Green Umbrella supporters, dancing along to the music and cheering as Green Umbrella staff members shared successes and inspiration from the past year. 

We also got to share some exciting news: Green Umbrella has merch! Our friends from Driftwood Design Co set up shop and did live screenprinting of the new Green Umbrella t-shirt, plus a limited edition Roots & Rhythms design. You can check out Green Umbrella’s store on Driftwood Design Co’s website to order shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and totes. All the items are produced on-demand locally and made from 100% cotton. 

The Music

We’re grateful to the excellent musicians who performed at Roots & Rhythms. Check out the bands below!

Ma Crow and Co.: This five-piece band weaves together bluegrass, country, blues, and early 20th-century roots influences into a high-energy, foot-stomping sound.

Pork City Slim: Delivering traditional acoustic blues with a soulful Americana edge, Pork City Slim blends blues and timeless storytelling.

Get Down River: Grounded in place and full of heart, Get Down River is a rich Americana mix of bluegrass, alt-country, folk, outlaw country, and traditional country.

The Vibes

This special night celebrated what’s possible when we come together for a stronger, more sustainable future. We want to thank everyone who supported Green Umbrella’s first benefit concert, plus a special thanks to our event sponsors, Urban Artifact and CityBeat. We’ll see you next time!